Retail Sales Associate (AM)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Gurnee (IL); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 22.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking a part-time Retail Sales Associate for the Gurnee thrift store. You will provide friendly customer service, process sales, and help maintain a welcoming shopping environment while supporting mission-driven programs.

The role involves flexible hours, including Saturdays, and requires strong English communication, basic computer skills, and reliable attendance. Training on the POS system is provided.

Formación

• High School Diploma or currently pursuing.
• Strong English communication skills for customer and team interactions.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Professional appearance and adherence to dress code.
• Reliable and team-oriented mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Greet customers and offer assistance to provide exceptional customer service.
• Process sales transactions accurately using the Point of Sale system, including opening, balancing, and closing.
• Keep the store clean, organized, and well stocked to maintain an inviting shopping environment.
• Assist in meeting daily production goals by processing and displaying new merchandise.
• Contribute to a positive shopping experience and collaborate with team members.

Conocimientos

High school diploma

English communication

Basic computer skills

Flexible schedule

Professional appearance

Reliable and team oriented

Educación

High school diploma or currently pursuing

Herramientas

POS system

Descripción del empleo

Pay: $15.00-$16.00/hour

Status: Part-time, up to 28 hours per week

Available Shifts: 10:00am-3:00pm (hours may vary, includes Saturday)

Location: Gurnee

Retail Sales Associate- The Salvation Army Thrift Store

About the Role

Join our team in "Doing the Most Good" as a Retail Sales Associate. We're seeking friendly and enthusiastic individuals who will help create a welcoming shopping experience for our diverse community of customers and donors. This role combines customer service, retail operations, and mission-driven work to support The Salvation Army's community programs. You'll be an essential part of our team, transforming donations into resources that directly support our mission of serving those in need in our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting customers and offering assistance
• Process sales transactions accurately using our Point of Sale system including opening, closing, and balancing
• Maintain store appearance through cleaning, organizing, and restocking
• Help meet daily production goals by processing and displaying new merchandise
• Contribute to a positive shopping environment

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or currently pursuing
• Strong English communication skills for customer and team interactions
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Professional appearance and adherence to dress code
• Reliable and team-oriented mindset

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Capability to move throughout the store
• Physical ability to handle merchandise and maintain store appearance

Training and Development

• Comprehensive POS system training provided
• Expected POS system proficiency within 3 months
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and efficient sales transactions
• Positive customer feedback
• Clean and organized store environment
• Meeting daily production and sales goals
• Strong team collaboration
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.